A corporate resolution document does not need to be notarized, although if it involves other transactions then those might have to be notarized. Once the document has been signed off and dated by the chairperson, vice-chairperson, corporate treasurer, and secretary, it becomes a binding document.
Definition: A corporate resolution is a legal document that records the actions a board of directors takes on behalf of the corporation. Uses: Some specific actions documented in corporate resolutions include selling stock or hiring an executive-level employee, but there are many more.
A resolution is required to record a formal decision, whether made during a meeting or through a written process without holding a meeting. The company's constitution should be consulted to determine if written resolutions are permissible for the specific decision.
The title of the resolution must appropriately reflect the intent. Resolutions begin with "Whereas" statements, which provides the basic facts and reasons for the resolution, and conclude with "Resolved" statements which, identifies the specific proposal for the requestor's course of action.
A board resolution is sometimes called a corporate resolution or directors' resolution. Simply put, a board resolution is a formal document of a board's decision.
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Filing Select Bankruptcy menu. Select Other. Enter the case number using correct format and ensure case name and number match the document you are filing. Select Document event: Corp Resolution Auth Filing. Select the party filer. Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file).
The board is the highest authority governing an organization. No matter how frequent, its decisions must be appropriately recorded through board resolutions to make the board's decisions and actions transparent to stakeholders.